WasteWise Schools

Get on board a growing community of schools in the Auckland region that are working towards a sustainable future.

WasteWise Schools is an Education for Sustainability programme that assists schools to reduce their waste. It promotes best waste reduction practices that students can transfer into their home and everyday life.

This programme supports the vision, principles and values statements of the New Zealand curriculum. It provides many opportunities for students to practice and develop key competencies. It can be integrated into all curriculum areas.

What the programme offers your school

• Opportunity for student driven solutions to reduce waste
• Whole school involvement
• An opportunity to reduce operational costs
• Educational support from Auckland Council
• Technical support from Auckland Council to reduce waste
• Certificates of achievement
• Raised school profile
• Financial assistance for teachers to attend workshops
• Two workshops for key teachers and support staff.

Contact for further information:

Katie Buller
Waste Minimisation Advisor
Auckland Council
Email: WasteWise@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz